Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren have introduced a massive reconstruction bill for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The bill was introduced Tuesday in the Senate.

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It calls for $154 billion in 11 funding categories.

The legislation would instruct the federal government to immediately address a humanitarian crisis and mobilize necessary resources to restore power.

About 40 percent of Puerto Ricans remain without power since Hurricane Maria made landfall on Sept. 20.

Americans lack clean drinking water and access to food, safe shelter and healthcare.

“It is unconscionable that in the wealthiest nation in the world we have allowed our fellow citizens to suffer for so long. The full resources of the United States must be brought to bear on this crisis, for as long as is necessary,” Sanders said while visiting Puerto Rico in October. "We must go forward to create a strong, sustainable economy and energy system in both territories and address inequities in federal law that have allowed the territories to fall behind in almost every measurable social and economic criteria.”

Three Democratic members of the House of Representatives said they will introduce similar legislation.

The bill has already been endorsed by 75 organizations.

"The bill that Senator Sanders has introduced in the United States Congress is a comprehensive plan that provides the blueprint for the transformation of Puerto Rico," San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz said. "While dealing with all major areas of immediate concern: energy, health and education it also sets the foundation to make Puerto Rico a more equitable, just and fair society for all."

Gillibrand said Congress has not done enough to help the recovery efforts.

“We must all pledge to stand with these families until the islands are rebuilt and fully back on their feet," she said.

Warren said those affected by the storm were counting on more help.

"It tells millions of U.S. citizens: we have not forgotten you," she said. "I was glad to work closely with Senator Sanders on this far-reaching bill so that we can aid our fellow U.S. citizens and help them along a path to full recovery."